DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, G.S.R.T.C. vs KADARBHAI J. SUTHAR

The Supreme Court held that the acquittal of a workman in a criminal case does not automatically nullify the findings of departmental proceedings, as they operate under different legal frameworks. The Court emphasized that the Labour Court's decision to grant reinstatement without back wages was valid, but the High Court's reduction of back wages to 75% was not adequately justified. The Court reiterated that various factors must be considered when determining back wages, affirming the principle that reinstatement does not guarantee full back wages. The appeal was partly allowed, modifying the High Court's order on back wages.